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VICTORVILLE CITY COUNCIL
VICTORVILLE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOGISTICS RAIL AUTHORITY
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOGISTICS AIRPORT AUTHORITY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THE CITY AS HOUSING ASSETS SUCCESSOR
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT
Special Meeting Minutes 5:00 p.m. Special Session
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
5:00 p.m. Special Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Councilmember Becerra, Councilmember Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Keith C. Metzler, Deputy City Manager Sophie Smith, Deputy City Manager Jenele Davidson, City Clerk Jennifer Thompson, City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky
Invocation: Mayor Jones
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain John Wickum
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
City Clerk Announced one (1) revision. Item 1 had revisions made to the Background section of the staff report as well as Attachment A and Attachment B.
Conflict of Interest Declarations
There were no conflicts of interest reported.
Introduction to Public Comments
Mayor Jones provided an opening statement regarding public comments.
Public Comments
The following people spoke:
Blanca Gomez spoke in opposition on Item 1.
Mary Ann State spoke in support on Item 1.
Carlos Rodriguez spoke in support on Item 2.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Consideration of City Council Ordinance No. 2427 Amending Section 2.28.230(b) of Article IV of Chapter 2.28 (Purchasing System) of the Victorville Municipal Code to Modify the Vote Requirement for Adopting Resolutions Making Findings and Authorizing Exceptions to Bidding Requirements in Limited Circumstances
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council: (1) Open and conduct the Public Hearing; (2) Close the Public Hearing; (3) Introduce Ordinance No. 2427 for adoption and first reading by title only; and (4) Waive further reading in full of proposed Ordinance No. 2427.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to extend Mayor Pro Tem Irving's time limit for questioning.
Moved: Councilmember Gomez
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Irving
Motion passes 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Gomez, Councilmember Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones The Chair opened the Public Hearing
There were no speakers.
The Chair closed the Public Hearing
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Councilmember Becerra
Seconded: Mayor Jones
Discussion ensued
Motion passed 3-1
Ayes: Councilmember Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Irving, Mayor Jones Noes: Councilmember Gomez
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
2. Development Impact Fee (DIF) Studies
Recommendation:
Any direction given is at the discretion of the City Council.
Questions and Comments ensued
The Chair permitted Mayor Pro Tem Irving to leave the dais at 6:24 p.m.
Adjournment
Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Debra Jones, Mayór Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk